The 2012 Pittsburgh Marathon is an all-day event with plenty of happenings throughout the morning. Besides the full marathon, there is also a half-marathon and a 5k run. Here is a schedule of the weekend's events.
Saturday, May 5
GNC Live Well Pittsburgh Health and Fitness Expo
9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
David L. Lawrence Convention Center
UPMC Sports Medicine/UPMC Health Plan Pittsburgh 5K Run
Race begins at 8:00 a.m.
Toyota of Pittsburgh Kids Marathon
Race begins at 10:00 a.m.
Pasta Party
Spaghetti Warehouse, 2601 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Seating Times 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 6
Race Day Breakfast
4:30 a.m. until 8:00 a.m.
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown Courtyard
Start Line VIP Presented by Sheetz
6:00 a.m. until 7:30 a.m.
Heinz Hall, 6th Street and Liberty Avenue
*Open to spectators and participants by ticket purchase only.
Finish Line Festival
6:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Point State Park
Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon
7:30 a.m. start for runners and walkers; 7:20 a.m. for wheelchair division
Liberty Avenue between Sixth Street and Seventh Street, Downtown
UPMC Health Plan Pittsburgh Half Marathon
7:30 a.m. start for runners and walkers
Liberty Avenue between Sixth Street and Seventh Street, Downtown
FedEx Ground Pittsburgh Marathon Relay
7:30 a.m. start
Liberty Avenue between Sixth Street and Seventh Street, Downtown
Finish Line VIP Presented by Sheetz
8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Finish Line Festival, Point State Park
*Open to spectators and participants by ticket purchase only.
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